A tractor trailer tipped Friday morning on the 60 Freeway in Moreno Valley, spilling alfalfa and blocking all but one lane.
It happened at 10:20 a.m. in westbound lanes when the trailer swung forward and jack-knifed into a ‘V’ shape, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities have not yet confirmed what speed the truck was going.
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The driver emerged from the vehicle with minor injuries and was transported to a hospital. No other cars were involved in the crash.
Officers shut down two of three lanes, leaving only the HOV available for motorists to squeeze into, creating a miles-long traffic jam.
Another rig has been sent to retrieve the alfalfa and haul it to its destination, but there is no immediate timeline for the ongoing cleanup.
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The cause of the crash remains under investigation, although authorities suspect gusty winds to be culprit.
"It's a fully loaded big rig, and it wasn't driving that fast, but with these gusts that we're suffering from it overturned," said CHP officer Rodrigo Jimenez
